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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Pages 28 - 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shimamura say he let himself believe about the young geisha?
(a) That they would be approving of him.
(b) That they would all be like Komako.
(c) That they are better than other women.
(d) That they hate their jobs.

2. What does Shimamura say left him at the sight of the young geisha?
(a) His strength.
(b) His courage.
(c) His honor.
(d) His determination.

3. What condition is Komako in when she visits Shimamura's room?
(a) She is drunk.
(b) She is lucid.
(c) She is tired.
(d) She is ill.

4. Why does Komako question Shimamura's sexual advances?
(a) Because Shimamura is married.
(b) Because Shimamura said he disliked her.
(c) Because Shimamura doesn't know her well.
(d) Because Shimamura had said they should just be friends.

5. How does Shimamura admit he acted toward the young geisha?
(a) Inappropriately.
(b) Gentlemanly.
(c) Aggressively.
(d) Not very nicely.

Short Answer Questions

1. What form of dance does Shimamura find interesting?

2. What country is "Snow Country" set in?

3. The day after Shimamura and Komako sleep together, where does Shimamura depart for?

4. What relationship does Shimamura want with Komako?

5. Who does Shimamura ask to hire a geisha for him?

(see the answer key)

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